“Palestine-Israel: Is this Settler Colonialism?”

with Esther Epp-Tiessen, Joanna Hiebert Bergen, Byron Rempel-Burkholder, and Kathy Bergen In recent years, many people have begun to describe the reality of Palestine-Israel as “settler colonialism”—a form of colonialism in which the settler colonists “come to stay” and to assert their sovereignty over Indigenous land and people. (Canada is also a settler colonial state). …
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Intersectionality & Justice

This class  will provide students with an introduction to intersectionality as a tool for social analysis and critical theological reflection, as a way to inform liberative praxis in various ministry and community contexts. We will engage questions and discussions of race, class, gender, and sexuality as they are treated theologically, emphasizing works from U.S. scholars …
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Racial Justice and Radical Hospitality: A Biblical Approach

Explore hope and expose weakness in the church’s vocation to share God’s radical hospitality to all nations. Gain insight into biblical, practical ways that churches can practice racial justice in their congregation and community. Wrestle with the sin of racism and xenophobia, deal with its past and present reality in our churches, and push on …
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Journey to Jerusalem: Our Gospel Call to Racial Justice, A Lenten Series for All Parishes

Join racial justice and equity educators, The Revs. Carla Christopher Wilson and Kevin Barron, for a Lenten series on uncovering the practical aspects of our scriptural call to community activism. Too often we recognize God’s summons to love our neighbor but we fall short in knowing how to begin. Focusing on a deep dwelling in …
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Creating Congregations of Belonging for People of All Abilities

People with Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, learning differences, dementia, medical challenges, and other differences of ability are treasured by God and should be treasured in every church. This online course provides the framework and practical tools to shape a congregation where people of varying abilities and disabilities can participate and belong. INSTRUCTED BY: John. D. …
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Finding Our Way, following the north star to Racial Justice

This Advent series unites the journey towards justice of 2000 years ago with our pilgrimage towards racial justice today. The Rev. Carla Wilson and The Rev. Kevin Barron will shepherd us through four evenings of prayer, study, and dialogue focused on the principles of “Restorative Justice” frequently used as a path toward healing and reconciliation …
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White Too Long: Confronting the Theology and Practice of White Supremacy

This course is a probing and critical inquiry into the theology and practice of White Supremacy within American Christianity. We will explore the roots of that theology and practice in Christian history and reckon squarely with the legacy of the perspective of what Martin King, Jr. called the “White Moderate,” which is so prominent within …
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Mental Health and Conflict

In order to deliver content to better meet expectations, we are offering two workshops. Mental Health and Conflict Introduction and Mental Health and Conflict Advanced.  See workshop descriptions below for more details: MENTAL HEALTH AND CONFLICT: INTRODUCTION Instructor: Marg Van Herk-Paradis As we gain a greater awareness of and recognize the impact mental health challenges have in …
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